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scholar and gentleman (plural scholars and gentlemen)
- (idiomatic) An admirable, intelligent person (usually a man).
Thank you so much for your help. You're a scholar and a gentleman.
1607, George Peele, Merrie Conceited Jests:He goes directly to the Mayor, tels him he was a Scholler and a Gentleman
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